Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread (February 2021)

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ugottabjoshinme said:
Giorgi has significantly improved on defense. He'll never be the rim defender/help defender that Kofi is, but his on ball defense is way better than past years.
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I agree and that is Why he needs a tall four with him
 
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GloryDays

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ugottabjoshinme said:
Giorgi has significantly improved on defense. He'll never be the rim defender/help defender that Kofi is, but his on ball defense is way better than past years.
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He's improved it coming in fresh off the bench for spurts.

Will that holdover to when he's tired? When he's going up against fresh players?

Also Giorgi isn't a strong rebounder. Kofi averages 10 rpg. That could be the biggest loss post Kofi.
 
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Oldskoolkoach said:
I disagree, Giorgi has played very good D lately, and if he gets a chance to be the starter again, he will take it to heart. Is he undersized? Yes. Has he digressed? No, we are just seeing him in a different role. I may not have thought the same way 2 weeks ago, but watching the video of him working out and watching his effort the last 2 games, I see it starting to come around.
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I think the point isn't that Giorgi can't start at the 5, it's that if you're playing 4 guards and a 5, you want that 5 to be big. 4 guards and an undersized 5 does not bode well. Giorgi played great his freshman year, but as I recall, we weren't outrebounding many teams before Kofi got on campus.

3 guards, a tall forward, and an undersized 5 could work fine. If Hawkins is ready to start at the 4 next year, that would be ideal. He's actually taller than Giorgi, and has shown flashes of being a very good rebounder and interior defender.
 
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the juiceman cometh said:
I think the point isn't that Giorgi can't start at the 5, it's that if you're playing 4 guards and a 5, you want that 5 to be big. 4 guards and an undersized 5 does not bode well. Giorgi played great his freshman year, but as I recall, we weren't outrebounding many teams before Kofi got on campus.

3 guards, a tall forward, and an undersized 5 could work fine. If Hawkins is ready to start at the 4 next year, that would be ideal. He's actually taller than Giorgi, and has shown flashes of being a very good rebounder and interior defender.
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I think that is what you'll see. Senior Giorgi will be smarter and the B10 centers will be down next year too
 
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sacraig

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Johnny Lawrence said:
A lot of smoke that the Illini's first commit in 10 months is imminent and the recruiting thread wants to debate if Giorgi can defend the post when paired with an undersized 4.

Never change Loyalty.
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Okay, smoke, but that also means very few people know anything concrete, so what are we supposed to discuss?

"Hey, I hear we are going to get a commit soon!"

Now what?
 
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GloryDays

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sacraig said:
Okay, smoke, but that also means very few people know anything concrete, so what are we supposed to discuss?

"Hey, I hear we are going to get a commit soon!"

Now what?
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Go crazy folks, crown their a$*
 
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O&BInsider said:
Melendez, Later today I’m told! But for sure this weekend.

-O&B Insider
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Confused The Weeknd GIF


Me running around looking for a recruit before the weekend
 
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sacraig said:
Okay, smoke, but that also means very few people know anything concrete, so what are we supposed to discuss?

"Hey, I hear we are going to get a commit soon!"

Now what?
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Well.....I guess we could project (whoever this commit might be) how this will translate into making us a top 10 pre-season ranking next year....who's place he would take in the starting line up....whether he's a one and done....and if he's better than...oh let's say Nick Anderson....or Nick Weatherspoon....or maybe Nick Smith.....just for starters......ok I've got em lined up you guys knock em down :cool:
 
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GloryDays

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doowink said:
Well.....I guess we could project (whoever this commit might be) how this will translate into making us a top 10 pre-season ranking next year....who's place he would take in the starting line up....whether he's a one and done....and if he's better than...oh let's say Nick Anderson....or Nick Weatherspoon....or maybe Nick Smith.....just for starters......ok I've got em lined up you guys knock em down :cool:
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Could also discuss how he compares to Larry Bird
 
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AnnoyedWithGarza said:
Would we say his game is similar to Coleman Hawkins? Quicker feet? Less skilled overall?
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Games aren't real similar to be honest. RJ is a more explosive athlete with a better frame to add mass IMO. More fast twitch.

Coleman is long and smooth and is more of a coordinated type player.

Both are skilled players though. Both hit the 3 and pass.
 
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altenberger22

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doowink said:
Well.....I guess we could project (whoever this commit might be) how this will translate into making us a top 10 pre-season ranking next year....who's place he would take in the starting line up....whether he's a one and done....and if he's better than...oh let's say Nick Anderson....or Nick Weatherspoon....or maybe Nick Smith.....just for starters......ok I've got em lined up you guys knock em down :cool:
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I'd say we're still 2 tremendous players away from Top 10 next year. Kofi could theoretically be one of those (with 3 years of eligibility remaining after this season), but I'm thinking his recent burst probably indicates he'll be gone --- with 90%+ certainty.

Melendez won't make an immediate impact. Transfers will be required to immediately elevate the talent level.
 
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altenberger22 said:
I'd say we're still 2 tremendous players away from Top 10 next year. Kofi could theoretically be one of those (with 3 years of eligibility remaining after this season), but I'm thinking his recent burst probably indicates he'll be gone --- with 90%+ certainty.

Melendez won't make an immediate impact. Transfers will be required to immediately elevate the talent level.
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he may...kid is really skilled and is a top 100 recruit. He can play
 
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rtbritt

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altenberger22 said:
I'd say we're still 2 tremendous players away from Top 10 next year. Kofi could theoretically be one of those (with 3 years of eligibility remaining after this season), but I'm thinking his recent burst probably indicates he'll be gone --- with 90%+ certainty.

Melendez won't make an immediate impact. Transfers will be required to immediately elevate the talent level.
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I hate to bring this up again, as we have no idea what will happen, but there has to be a really strong chance Trent and Damonte come back. Not sure if you are saying we need 2 tremendous players in addition to them returning or not.

I doubt we're a top 10 type of team with them back if Kofi doesn't return, though. We'll see.
 
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sacraig

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doowink said:
Well.....I guess we could project (whoever this commit might be) how this will translate into making us a top 10 pre-season ranking next year....who's place he would take in the starting line up....whether he's a one and done....and if he's better than...oh let's say Nick Anderson....or Nick Weatherspoon....or maybe Nick Smith.....just for starters......ok I've got em lined up you guys knock em down :cool:
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I hear he's a real Larry Bird type, only quicker and his growth plates are still open!
 
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